Golden Gate Village September 2024 Newsletter

September 24, 2024

Update From Burbank Housing

The Burbank design team is focused on assessing the current condition of the community and identifying systems that require attention/improvement. These findings are being supplemented by resident input at in-person community meetings as well as via a resident survey.

On 7/27, Burbank hosted a second community meeting focused on soliciting input from residents on repairs and improvements needed to individual units and buildings. While attendance was down from the 1st community meeting, the smaller group provided more in-depth conversations about individual needs and concerns.

A resident survey, also designed to assess the current condition of buildings and units, is also in circulation, with approximately 100 residents responding as of 8/13.

While Burbank’s process will focus on assessing the current condition of GGV to identify systems that require attention or improvement through the reconstruction of the property, MHA will also utilize any information received to understand any maintenance needs that require more immediate resolution in the near and interim term, prior to construction beginning.

To supplement this information and help ensure safe and healthy buildings, physical testing of the buildings and apartments is being conducted. This testing will help inform the extent of the work to be completed as part of the overall renovation of the property. The buildings and apartments to be tested have been randomly chosen by the professionals conducting the tests.

If issues requiring immediate attention are identified, these will be addressed by MHA now.

2 types of testing will be completed:

a radon test to determine if there are levels of radon in apartments and
a building materials test to determine if any lead, asbestos or mold are present, or if there is any evidence of water intrusion. More information regarding these tests has been sent directly to residents via mail.

If you have questions regarding the testing please reach out to: EA@MARINHOUSING.ORG.

How to Place a Work Order (Maintenance Request)

Maintenance Requests can be placed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling our maintenance line at 415-390-2094.

Requests can also be placed on MHA’s Rent Café Resident Portal at https://apply.marinhousing.org/

Maintenance staff carry portable devices during regular work hours and work orders are submitted to them in the field through our app.

After-hours maintenance emergency work orders are submitted to our on-call maintenance staff to triage.

MHA remains committed to responding to maintenance needs and work orders prior to the revitalization of Golden Gate Village to ensure that more immediate needs can be supported wherever possible, while we work toward renovating the entire community.

Please don’t hesitate to call to report an issue!

Work Orders

Call 415-390-2094 to place a Work order!

Call 415-390-2094 in case of a lockout during business hours and call a locksmith after hours!

Take a Pickleball Class!

REC offers both community-focused programs and skills-based classes on GGV’s pickleball courts.

The community-focused programs are designed to get more Golden Gate Village residents out playing pickleball! These include a weekly (recurring) women’s group on Tuesday evenings.

The skills-based classes are run by professional instructors, so you can choose Beginners or Intermediate classes!

Go to: https://www.rec.us/organizations/ RecSF?tab=programs and look for all the classes that are offered at GGV!

Performing Stars, The Phoenix Project

The Phoenix Project of Marin (PPM) helps people in Marin work through their hardships and build on their strengths. PPM promotes stability and is the first response to community crisis while providing emergency support, safety net services, and referrals to the appropriate agencies.

Essential services are handled on an individual basis:

Transportation assistance (gas cards, clipper cards)
DMV Costs (CA ID, driver’s license fee, registration)
Vehicle Repair
Phone Bill
Bereavement Supplies

271 Drake Avenue, Marin City

(415) 332-8316

performingstars@sbcglobal.net

Resident Empowerment Fund Highlight: Safety Net Services

Marin City Cooperation Team (MCCT)

In addition to providing intensive case management services to GGV Residents, MCCT also offers safety net services for:

Basic Needs
Rental Assistance
Utility Bills
Employment
Mental Health
Food Resources
Eviction Prevention
Other Critical Support

2330 Marinship Way, Ste 150 Sausalito, CA

Tel: (628) 223-7525

admin@marincounty

cooperationteam.org

If you need assistance filling out the form on the website, contact the Safety Net Services Director, Ain: 628-223-0872

Women Helping All People

In addition to the array of services provided to the GGV community including tutoring services, free thrift shop, and advocacy for GGV residents, Women Helping All People also offers safety net services for:

Rental Assistance
Utility Assistance
Grocery Assistance

79 Cole Drive, Suite 5, Marin City

Tel: (415) 332-1703

Fax: (415) 332-1725

whap@marin.org

September 2024

List of Services

Bridge the Gap - High School Summer Program

This summer, Bridge the Gap had the privilege of helping students improve their GPA by offering a comprehensive credit recovery program. Over the course of six weeks, 36 students worked diligently to retake courses and achieve passing grades of “C” or better. Collectively, these students recovered more than 130 credits. Our success was made possible through strong partnerships with Marin Housing, which provided our facilities, and Wise Choices for Girls, who played a key role in student engagement.

In addition to academic support, students had the opportunity to engage in workshops focused on career exploration, college pathways, and college statement and scholarship writing. We also organized field trips to California State University, Sacramento, AMF Bowling in Petaluma, and Scandia, offering students a well-rounded and enriching experience.

We sincerely appreciate the financial support from the GGV Residents Council, as well as the invaluable assistance from GGV staff members Derneshia Morgan and Valerie Baske!

Download GGV September 2024 Newsletter PDF here

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Marin Housing Authority

4020 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael CA 94903

Phone: (415) 491-2525

Maintenance: (415) 390-2094

Fax: (415) 472-2186

TDD: (800) 735-2929

Marin Housing's Main office lobby hours are Monday through Thursday 10 am to 4:30 pm. All in-person meetings are by appointment only, please email or call 415-491-2525 to schedule an appointment.